Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – That’s A Wrap

Random Moments Gateway To The Jerash Cathedral Along Cardo Maximus is the gateway to the Jerash Cathedral. The church is in ruins and is built on the site of a Roman temple. Gateway To Artemis Temple This is the one small part of the huge Propylaeum – a monumental gateway to Artemis Temple. This entrance was…

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – The South Theatre

Grand Public Theatre Our tour guide brought us here for two reasons. Obviously, to see this ancient theatre. And, if I understood our guide correctly, to support two Jordanian men who are retired from the army orchestra and play for tourists. South Theatre VIP Seating Wealthy Greeks paid for front row, VIP seating. Their initials…

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Walk From Artemis Temple To The South Theatre

Careful For White Scorpions As we started our walk from Artemis Temple to the South Theatre, we had to be mindful of white scorpions. Our guide warned us of this when I stopped to take a picture of this thistle. Church Of St. Theodore We walked past the Church of St. Theodore. Decumanus Maximus We…

Jerash, Jordan – The Ancient Greco-Roman City of Gerasa/Jerash – Artemis Temple

Artemis Temple Artemis is the Greek goddess of  wild animals, the hunt, vegetation and of chastity and childbirth. The Romans knew her as Diana. When we arrived at this ancient temple, Michael and I were dehydrated. The sun was intense, and we had been walking for almost two hours.   We needed water!   At…